This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? He toiled at boxing and experienced a career as a nightclub singer before landing his first role of substance as 'Tom Lopaka' in the TV series "Hawaiian Eye" (1959 to 1963). Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 3 talking about this. Failed to report flower. Thanks for your help! According to the family's spokesperson Jeff Ballard, the actor died of heart failure in Malibu, California. Family members linked to this person will appear here. If people drag their feet, he gets impatient." In 1964, he guest-starred on an episode of Temple Houston, then performed in the comedic film La Nueva Cenicienta (also known as The New Cinderella). Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. February 9, 2020. There was a problem getting your location. GREAT NEWS! Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. We have set your language to [citation needed], Conrad spent most of the 1980s starring in television movies. You taught me well. "After I sell it, I'm seriously thinking of moving to Spain. Try again later. He became a familiar presence to television audiences on the program "The Wild, Wild West" (1967 to 1969); usually cast as a villain sidekick. The actor was also very fond of his children. Resend Activation Email. Robert Conrad (born Conrad Robert Falk; March 1, 1935 February 8, 2020) was an American film and television actor, singer, and stuntman. The actor's family also requested that well-wishers make donations to the Wounded Warrior Project and The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. He prided himself on doing much of the stunt work during the run of "The Wild, Wild West" which resulted once in serious injuries and hospitalization from a fall while swinging on a chandelier. 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Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Born Conrad Robert Falk, later known as Robert Conrad had eight children. Conrad spent his last years as host of a national, California based radio program in which callers asked him questions about his career. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Afterward, Robert and LaVelda moved to a secluded town with a population of about 100 people in Bear Valley, California. Failed to delete memorial. He experienced legal troubles when he was charged in 2003 with driving while intoxicated. Robert Conrad of 'The Wild Wild West' dead at 84 | CNN Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. This browser does not support getting your location. He began his association with Elvis Presley as a driver and following service with the United States Marine Corps, West expanded on his friendship with Presley. Buried in Eastwood, Michigan, USA. Robert Conrad 1935 - 2020 BIRTHDATE: March 01, 1935 PASSED: February 08, 2020 OCCUPATION: Actor BURIAL SITE: ZODIAC: Pisces CREATED BY: Guardian Angel BIRTH CITY: Chicago BIRTH STATE: Illinois BIRTH COUNTRY: United States CITY OF PASSING: Malibu STATE OF PASSING: California COUNTRY OF PASSING: United States You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. His eldest child and producer Joan said that trying to calm their father is sometimes a bit of a strain. Official World Cemetery. The actor was subsequently charged with two drunk driving charges. Solicitao de foto enviada com sucesso. Failed to remove flower. The DVD set also included one of Conrad's Eveready battery commercials; in his introduction, Conrad stated he was flattered to be parodied by Carson. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Conrad was also a singer, and recorded music under the name of Bob Conrad in the 1950s and 60s. Learn more about managing a memorial . West remained busy in both TV and films (among his films include "Road House", 1989) into the 2010s. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. He would later learn French, Spanish, and Italian. He made his motion picture debut in "Thundering Jets" (1959) and would appear in the films "Young Dillinger" (1965), "Murph the Surf" (1975), "The Lady in Red" (1979) and "Wrong Is Right" (1982). Learn more about merges. His partner, Artemus Gordon, helped protect the country while traveling in a personal rail car called the William Mason. Robert Conrad portrays James T. West in the CBS television show, "The Wild Wild West," on April 22, 1965 | Source: Getty Images, The couple became parents to three kids; Kaja, Camille, and Chelsea. Due to his upbringing as a child of Chicago working-class parents, Richard was also very strict with his children while they were young. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. [36] That same year he met his second wife LaVelda Ione Fann. Joan explained working with her siblings, and their father made things a lot easier. 1823 - 1910. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Conrad (206942811)? However, on March 13, 2003, the actor was involved in a car accident that left him partially paralyzed on his left side. Search above to list available cemeteries. Skip Ancestry main menu Main . Robert Conrad: I didn't enjoy doing 'The Wild Wild West' - CNN Robert Conrad (1913-1970) *56, Grave #37015686 - Sysoon Pgina inicial; Memoriais; Cemitrios; Famoso(a) Contribuir; . Black Sheep Squadron: With Robert Conrad, Simon Oakland, Dana Elcar, Dirk Blocker. West appeared in several of Presley's pictures including "Kid Galahad" (1962), "Viva Las Vegas" (1965) and "Harum Scarum" (1965). Birth. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. He was the father of actress Nancy Conrad. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Subsequently, the actor and LaVelda started a romantic relationship, and luckily for the actor, his new wife got on with his first family quite well. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? You will then receive an email that helps you regain access. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Conrad I found on Findagrave.com. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Robert Conrad 6 December 1917 in BillionGraves GPS Headstones based on information from your browser. He lived a wonderfully long life and while the family is saddened by his passing, he will live forever in their hearts, family spokesman Jeff Ballard tells PEOPLE. Conrad played a Police Chief in the theatrically released comedy film Moving Violations (1985), and in the following TV movies; The Fifth Missile (1986), Assassin (1986) and Charley Hannah's War (1986).[29]. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? [48], This article is about the American actor. Conrad later played a modern-day variation of James West in the short-lived series A Man Called Sloane in 1979. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Oops, something didn't work. Learn more about merges. Learn more about managing a memorial . Margery Blanche Ebzery Conrad (1902-1978) - Memorial Find a Grave For other people named Robert Conrad, see. ZODIAC: Pisces Utilize our easy set-up tools to create a free online fundraiser for a funeral, memorial service or memorial fund that will persuade friends and family to offer emotional support and financial assistance during a difficult time. 0 cemeteries found in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. He said: "I asked her on the air when she would be 18, and she said in a week, and I said, 'Call me in a week.' Please try again later. Actor. He was 84. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Failed to delete memorial. She married twice, including once to Chicago radio personality Eddie Hubbard in 1948. [30], In 2005, he ran for President of the Screen Actors Guild. [3] Eddie Hubbard and Jackie Smith reportedly had a child together (born c.1949)[4] before splitting up in 1958. 2. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Copyright 2020. (1971 to 1972) and "Baa Baa Black Sheep" in which he portrayed 'Major Greg 'Pappy' Boyington' (1976 to 1978). Death Cause and Funeral Robert Conrad passed away on Saturday, February 08, 2020, at the age of 84 in Malibu, California. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. . You can always change this later in your Account settings. Meanwhile, their kids grew up to be very successful individuals. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. He made his motion picture debut in "Thundering Jets" (1959) and would appear in the films "Young Dillinger" (1965), "Murph the Surf" (1975), "The Lady in Red" (1979) and "Wrong Is Right" (1982). This account has been disabled. Afficher la source Partager Enregistrer Suggrer des modifications Mmorial Photos Fleurs [31] In 2006, Conrad recorded audio introductions for every episode of the first season of The Wild Wild West for its North American DVD release on June 6. CREATED BY: Guardian Angel, BIRTH CITY: Chicago Robert Conrad (1935-2020) - Find a Grave Memorial He hosted a weekly two-hour national radio show (The PM Show with Robert Conrad) on CRN Digital Talk Radio beginning in 2008. He makes the decision to return to the home of his youth Mount Carroll, Illinois to visit his alma mater, a local military prep academy, and look up his mentor from more than 30 years ago. He explained that he was banking on the show to be successful and was glad to be leading the crew even though he could not sack anyone. Eddie Hubbard at Find a Grave This page was last edited on 23 November 2021, at 03:02 (UTC). Robert Conrad was one of the ultimate TV stars of his generation. Edit Search New Search. He was promoted to Colonel upon his retirement from the Corps in 1947. Advertisement. Robert, whose alcohol level was above 0.20 percent, almost three times the legal limit, had collided with another vehicle and injured the occupant Kevin Burnett. He is best known for his role in the 1965-1969 television series The Wild Wild West, playing the sophisticated Secret Service agent James T. West. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Conrad spent his last years as host of a national, California based radio program in which callers asked him questions about his career. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Charles M Conrad. We have set your language to Actor Robert Conrad, known for the television show "The Wild Wild West," died Saturday at the age of 84, according to his family spokesperson Jeff Ballard. Please reset your password. BOYINGTON, GREGORY Actor: Jingle All the Way. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. GREAT NEWS! Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. The actor, aged 73, also suffered short-term memory loss, and his speech was also affected. He released two albums with a few singles sung in Spanish. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Robert Conrad - Biography - IMDb Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Try again later. ", LaVelda Fann and Robert Conrad during the 1st Annual Stuntman's Awards Show in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images. All Rights Reserved. Around this time reprised the role of West in a pair of made-for-TV films which reunited him with his West co-star, Ross Martin, The Wild Wild West Revisited (1979) and More Wild Wild West (1980). View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Maintained by: Find a Grave Please reset your password. [10] Conrad also studied singing; his vocal coach was Dick Marx, the father of singer Richard Marx. Robert Conrad was a graduate of Northwestern University, spending his first few years out of school supporting himself and his family by driving a milk truck and singing in a Chicago cabaret. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. GREAT NEWS! Your access to this service has been limited. Robert Conrad. She, however, wished she inherited a few of his talents and creative abilities but not much of his personality. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. The actress explained that Richard was suffering from depression and had been placed on medication. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Thank you for the challenge and the greatest gift of all; Kaja, Camille, and Chelsea.". Buried Here. Oops, we were unable to send the email. I love women. 00:35 - Source: CNN Robert Conrad: I didn't enjoy. Try again later. Robert confessed, "I'd love to have a good woman in my life right now. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. He toiled at boxing and experienced a career as a nightclub singer before landing his first role of substance as 'Tom Lopaka' in the TV series "Hawaiian Eye" (1959 to 1963). Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Robert Conrad during NBC Tribute to Clint Eastwood in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images, GENDER EQUALITY IN CONRAD'S FAMILY AND HIS STRICT PARENTING. Robert Conrad attended funerals of the Spilotro's family, and made no effort to hide his appearances from the press there. [40], Conrad was involved with a volunteer organization in Bear Valley, California, known as Bear Valley Search and Rescue, which later formed the basis for High Mountain Rangers. Try again later. We have set your language to Major, Jack (1965). Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. After 27 years of marriage, Hollywood Actor Robert Conrad divorced his second wife, Lavelda. Year should not be greater than current year. Thanks for your help! : Murder One (1969). Sorry! Actor, Stuntman. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]agrave.com. In an exclusive interview with The National ENQUIRER, the 79-year-old actor revealed he's ready to put his $5 million Malibu, Calif., home on the market and pull up stakes. You can always change this later in your Account settings. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. In 1986, Conrad served as special guest referee for the main event of WrestleMania2 between Hulk Hogan and King Kong Bundy in a Steel Cage Match for the WWF Championship. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. All U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current results for Robert Conrad. Born Conrad Robert Falk, the Chicago native attended Northwestern University. Verify and try again. Cremated. Actor. Make sure that the file is a photo. A recipient of the Distinguished Service Award in Broadcasting and an inductee of the Stuntmans Hall of Fame, Conrad was a longtime supporter of amateur boxing, the Wounded Warriors Project, Paralyzed Veterans of America, the United States Marine Corps, and the Jimmie Heuga Endowment, which provides support to those affected with multiple sclerosis. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Record for Robert E Conrad 19 1818 - 1851 in Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, Winchester City, Virginia, United States from BillionGraves GPS Headstones. Cremated. Robert's first marriage was to his young sweetheart, Joan Kenlay. Specifically: ashes scattered in the pacific ocean, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206942811/robert-conrad. The Wild Wild West television series was made into a movie by Warner Bros., starring Will Smith as James T. West in 1999. It is there, where the story of Hard Knox begins to unfold. He was popularly known for his jaw-dropping performances in movies like "The Wild Wild West," where he played the character Jim West. Away from the movie scene, the actor was married twice and was also the father to eight children from his marriages. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He toiled at boxing and experienced a career as a nightclub singer before landing his first role of substance as 'Tom Lopaka' in the TV series "Hawaiian Eye" (1959 to 1963). Robert disclosed: "My wife and I tried to see that our children were honest, hardworking, basically moral people. ", Most of Robert's kids grew up following in their father's footsteps and even appearing or working alongside him on movie sets, including the "High Mountain Rangers. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. All Rights Reserved. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Text is available under the . In his role as Secret Service agent James T. West in the series Wild Wild West, which was filmed from 1965 to 1969, he performed in 104 episodes. Add to your scrapbook. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Please try again later. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Robert Conrad, a television tough guy best known for his lead role in the mid-1960s series "The Wild Wild West," died on Saturday at his home in Malibu, Calif. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. 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[Left]Robert Conrad on set; [Right] Robert Conrad and his wife, Lavelda at an event | Source: Getty Images. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. [8] He dropped out of school at age 15 to work full-time, including loading trucks for Consolidated Freightways and Eastern Freightways, and driving a milk truck for Chicago's Bowman Dairy. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He died from an aortic aneurysm. A year later, his wife became pregnant for the second time, but six months into her pregnancy, in December 1953, Robert lost his job. Sorry! Robert Conrad as James T. West in "The Wild Wild West" aired on September 16, 1966 | Source: Getty Images. However, after their divorce, she had moved on and married another man. [citation needed], Conrad appeared in the movie Samurai Cowboy in 1994. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. During the 1970s, he appeared in a popular TV commercial for Eveready Batteries which he made the memorable phrase "I dare you to knock this battery from my shoulder." The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site. Buried Here. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He was introduced on Strip, then spun off into a series that ran from 1959 to 1963, both in the U.S. and overseas. cemeteries found in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [16], In 1965, Conrad began his starring role as government agent James West on the weekly series The Wild Wild West, which aired on CBS until its cancellation in 1969. Conrad's later credits include an episode of Nash Bridges and the film Dead Above Ground (2002). Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. He portrayed World War II ace Pappy Boyington in the television series Baa Baa Black Sheep (later syndicated as Black Sheep Squadron). Actor, Director, Writer, Singer, Radio Host Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Because of you, I know I can be bruised but not broken. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. His two families were said to "get along famously". In 1984 Conrad and his production company produced the film, Hard Knox. To use this feature, use a newer browser. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Family members linked to this person will appear here. There is a problem with your email/password. He earned a Golden Globe nomination during the series' run. See the 1985 news report about the case, 'Shark Tank' star makes $1M in a day selling apartments no one wanted, How younger workers are using 'bare minimum Monday' as a form of self-care. He initiated his career in entertainment during the late 1950s with bit roles in film and television. Robert Conrad (1935-2020) - Mmorial Find a Grave Family members linked to this person will appear here. The Real Robert Conrad | Chatsworth CA - Facebook [45][46] Conrad suffered severe nerve injuries from the crash, leaving his right side partially paralyzed. COUNTRY OF PASSING: United States. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much To use this feature, use a newer browser. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Try again later. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Another daughter, Joan, became a television producer. He prided himself on doing much of the stunt work during the run of "The Wild, Wild West" which resulted once in serious injuries and hospitalization from a fall while swinging on a chandelier. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. more details. Search above to list available cemeteries. He also used a wheelchair but could take some steps if he had help. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. We are a crowdfunding site that aims to last forever. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/181562150/red-west. He also expected them to be always neat and keep their rooms spotless. West remained busy in both TV and films (among his films include "Road House", 1989) into the 2010s. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Not Available - 6 Dec 1917. He was 43 when he emceed the Miss National Teenager Pageant, which she won. 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[citation needed], Conrad found ratings success again from 1976 to 1978 as legendary tough-guy World War II fighter ace Pappy Boyington in Baa Baa Black Sheep, retitled for its second season and in later syndication as Black Sheep Squadron. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Their marriage produced three children before their divorce in 2010. T627, 4,643 rolls. Born in Chicago on March 1, 1935, Conrad worked as a milkman while pursuing a career as a local nightclub singer before moving to Los Angeles in 1958 and booking his first big recurring role on Hawaiian Eye in 1959. He had a supporting role in Jingle All the Way (1996) with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Robert Conrad's Wife of 27 Years Remarried before His Death - AmoMama Record for Robert Conrad 6 December 1917 in Woodlawn Cemetery (Formerly Allen's Burial Ground), Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada from BillionGraves GPS Headstones. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Had an undefeated professional boxing record of 4-0-1. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. We have set your language to Margery Blanche Ebzery Conrad Nascimento 17 feb 1902. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. If you think you have been blocked in error, contact the owner of this site for assistance. After the incident, LaVelda, who had also become an actress, explained that the actor suffered a spinal cord injury and had just 40 percent use of his left arm.